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Colourful Embroidered Poncho
Colourful Embroidered Poncho
Colourful Embroidered Poncho
Colourful Embroidered Poncho

Colourful Embroidered Poncho

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About this pattern

Originating from the mountains of the Andes, the poncho has been used for centuries to keep people warm and toasty during the winter months. Often made from wool, like this one, they look stylish whilst being cosy. Susie Johns' elegant take on this garment featuring South American-inspired embroidery is sure to brighten up any crisp winter’s day with its colourful flower design.

Essentials

  • Fabric, wool or wool blend, 180cm x 138cm
  • Tapestry wool, DMC: bright orange (7946), apple green (7340), three skeins of each; turquoise (7037), emerald green (7911), powder blue (7301), two skeins of each; cream (7746), scarlet (7849), deep orange (7606), jade green (7861), lemon (7681), one skein of each
  • Braid, fringed, 6.5m
  • Embroidery hoop or frame
  • Needle, large tapestry or sharp darning
  • Coordinating thread

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    Stitch a poncho

    1. Fold the fabric in half, with selvedges together. Find the centre point along the folded edge and cut a slit 24cm long, for the neck opening.

    2. With the fabric still folded in half, place a dinner plate, about 25cm to 30cm in diameter, on the lower corner and draw around it. Cut along the line you have drawn, through both layers of fabric, to create a curved hem. Do the same on the other corner.

    3. On the neckline edge, turn 1cm of fabric to the wrong side and tack. Thread a tapestry or darni

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